North Lanarkshire Young Carers Project (Action for Children)

Service Provision

Action for Children raise awareness, identify and provide direct support to children and young people 8-18  who look after or help to look after someone in their family who is unwell or disabled, including children caring for parents who have mental health or substance use problems.

The direct support we provide includes;

• Young carers needs assessment;
• Personal support, advice, and guidance;
• Individual and group support;
• Trips and activities during school holidays;
• Help to access specialist services;
• Help to access universal services such as leisure and youth services

See their Facebook and Twitter for more information about activities